The UTEP Miners (1-3) host the Boise State Broncos (2-1) at the Sun Bowl Stadium on Friday, September 23, 2022.
The Broncos enter this matchup after a 30-7 win over the UT Martin Skyhawks in their most recent game. Last time out, the Miners lost 27-10 to the New Mexico Lobos. Hank Bachmeier had 204 yards on 18-of-25 passing (72.0%) for the Broncos in that matchup against the Skyhawks, with two touchdowns and no interceptions. George Holani carried the ball 24 times for 110 yards (4.6 yards per carry) with one touchdown on the ground. He also had four receptions for 47 yards and one touchdown. LaTrell Caples had 48 yards on four catches (12.0 per reception) in that game. Gavin Hardison’s showing for the Miners against the Lobos included 20-of-45 passing for 199 yards, no touchdowns and three interceptions. In that matchup, Ronald Awatt had an eight-carry, 35-yard game (4.4 yards per attempt). Tyrin Smith caught eight passes for 83 yards (10.4 yards per catch).
The Broncos are 16-point favorites against the Miners. The over/under is set at 46 points.
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